Various 1980s running shoes vintage Nike, Brooks, adidas, Puma, New Balance and more

Here’s another magazine article cover featuring a bunch of old school 1980’s running shoes including the Nike Daybreak, Brooks Super Villanova, adidas Marathon 80, Converse Arizona and more.

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Firm footing:

Take your pick

Back row, left to right: Sport International 1818 Boston (men's training), Adidas Marathon 80 7093 (women's racing), Converse Arizona Trainer 17854 (men's training), Tiger Montreal (men's training), New Balance 620 (men's training), Etonic Street Fighter 705 (women's racing). Front row, left to right: Brooks Super Villanova (men's training), Nike Daybreak 2309 (men's training), AMBI Trailblazer (men's training), Saucony Ms. Hornet 8851 (women's training), Puma Angel II 90930H (women's training), Pony Lady Express VSD (women's training), Spalding Top Flite XL/31601 (women's training).

Spalding Action Footwear 1978 Vintage Sneaker Ad

Here’s an old school ad from 1978 for Spalding’s runners at Florsheim Shoe Shops. This original vintage advertisement is available over at RewindRunning.com.

Ad info is below:

Impact absorbing wedge $27.95

Flared shock absorbing heel $29.95

Lightweight, durable canvas uppers $16.95

Cushioned comfort soles $26.95

Any Way You Look at Them, They’re Champion Performers.

Introducing Spalding action footwear.

Take a good look at these new Spalding styles. Any way you look at them, they can start you on your personal path to glory. Action traction bottoms. Com-fortable, long wearing uppers. Inspired performers in a wide range of sizes. A must for every amateur professional. That's why they deserve the Spalding name. And that's why you'll only find them at our Florsheim Shoe Shops. Because we fea-ture only the finest footwear for the man-on-the-move. So come on in and walk, jog or sprint on out in ready for action

FLORSHEIM SHOE SHOPS

Minneapolis: 530 Nicollet Ave. • St. Paul: 401 Wabasha Street • Rosedale Shopping Center • • Brookdale Center • Southdale Center • Maplewood Mall • Ridgedale Center • Burnsville Center American Express cards welcome along with most major credit cards.

Spalding Super Flite 1979 vintage sneaker ad with Reggie Jackson

Here's a 1979 vintage sneaker ad for the super dope Spalding Superflite running shoes. 🔥 This ad features Mr. October, Reggie Jackson, who is master of the humblebrag. This is straight from the ad.

"I don't mean to brag, but I'm one of those all-around natural athletes. Seriously, a big, strong body is tougher to get off the ground." I don't mean to brag but I'm totally awesome. haha

One other interesting note on this ad is the lower left corner of the photo with Reggie jumping says Beconta, Inc. 1979. Beconta also owned Puma around the same time.

Ad info is below:
Reggie's got a new pair of wings
Feet that feel good fly in new running shoes from Spalding

"I don't mean to brag, but I'm one of those all-around natural athletes.

"Seriously, a big, strong body is tougher to get off the ground. And although I run well for my size, a good running shoe can even help me run better. A shoe that doesn't get in the way of where my feet naturally want to move.

"The best running shoes I've ever worn are these new shoes from Spalding. (I really said this and I really mean it!) And I've got my reasons:

"One, they fit better than any of my other running shoes.

"Two, they are super comfortable—even after a good long run.

"Three, they're lighter than any of my other running shoes. I forget I have them on.

"Four, I'm tough on shoes, but these Spalding shoes can really take it.

"And last, I like the way they look because I like style. Wings on the sides. Wings for my feet. And feet that feel good fly!" —Reggie Jackson

Spalding - registered trademark of Questor Corporation.
Beconta, Inc. 1979

Spalding running shoes 1979 commercial featuring Terry Bradshaw

Here’s a vintage Spalding running shoe commercial from 1979 featuring Terry Bradshaw. In this commercial we have a Hall of Fame quarterback that “hates to run” but “with wings on his feet he can fly.” 🤣